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2-3 leftover steaks, or 1lb stew meat (optional) 1 cup dried pinto beans, rinsed and sorted 3-4 cups water or broth of choice 1 onion, finely diced 3-4 fresh garlic cloves, minced, or 2-3 large spoonfuls of jarlic 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon liquid smoke Salt & ground black pepper to taste If you aren’t using an Instant Pot, soak your beans using your favorite method (overnight, or by bringing to a boil and soaking in the

3/4 cup coconut oil or beef tallow, melted 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax seed mixed with 6 tablespoons water and set aside for 5 minutes to gel) 3/4 cup brown or coconut sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup oats 1 cup all-purpose flour (wheat or gluten free) 1/2 cup unsweetened powdered cocoa 1 cup shredded coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened) 1 cup chocolate chips (optional) Melt oil or tallow in la

The Original Pinterest Recipe: 2 parts raw coconut oil 1 part starch of choice (corn, arrowroot, and tapioca are popular) 1 part baking soda Add ingredients to a small mixing bowl, and mix very thoroughly with a spatula or hand mixer, until the paste resembles a whipped frosting. Store in a low, wide-mouth jar. Allow to set overnight before using. To use: apply a pea sized amount to each freshly cleaned armpit with your fingertips. I, personally, have found this recipe to be

1/2 cup raw cocoa butter 1/4 cup Jamaican Black Castor oil or raw coconut oil 1/4 cup avocado oil 2 level Tablespoons chebe powder Chebe is a seed from Chad, that’s combined with ingredients like lavender croton, gum arabic, and other local products to create a medium-coarse powder that smells like a rich incense (but isn’t overpowering in the butter or in your hair), and is used on the hair strands to strengthen the strand and promote length retention. It’s especially good f

Version 1: 1 6 oz applicator bottle 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 1 oz Jamaican Black Castor Oil 1 oz papaya seed oil 1 oz vitamin e oil If you are gluten-free, check your vitamin e oil ingredients, they may include wheat germ protein. Combine all your ingredients in the applicator bottle, shake them well, and allow them to sit overnight before using. Version 2: Combine all the ingredients of Version 1 in a double boiler, and add 2 tablespoons ground coffee Heat the mixture on

3/4 cup beef tallow, melted 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax seed whisked together with 6 tablespoons water and set to gel for 5 minutes) 3/4 cup brown or coconut sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups oats 1 cup all-purpose flour (wheat or gluten free) 1 cup raisins Melt tallow in large, microwaveable bowl, add the sugar, honey, flax eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon and whisk to combine. Add salt, flour, oats, and

4 large, sweet onions ½ cup beef tallow, room temperature 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, room temperature 1 tablespoon prepared grated horseradish ½ teaspoon granulated garlic ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon liquid smoke ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Place the tallow, bacon drippings, horseradish, and all seasonings in a small bowl, and mix with a spatula until well-combined. Set aside. Peel and halve your

4 or 5 steaks of choice 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Sea salt & ground black pepper Sprinkle steaks generously with sea salt and ground black pepper, both sides, and place in a low dish. Whisk marinade ingredients together and pour evenly over steaks. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours, bring steaks to room temp before cooking. If grilling, grill over medium-high heat until each steak temps 130°F (medium-rare) or above, usually 10-15 m

4-5 steaks (I prefer this marinade for pork or venison) 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil 1/4 cup apple juice or cider 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite steak seasoning (I like Montreal Steak Seasoning, but allium free folks will want a blend of salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (optional) Place your steaks in a low dish, and coat both sides liberally with your steak seasoning. Whisk your oil, juice, vinegar,

4 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup Plant Based Mayonnaise (I use Hellmans brand) 3 tablespoons white vinegar* 2 tablespoons organic cane sugar* 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried mustard To make the dressing: in a small bowl, combine the Plant Based Mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and dried mustard. Whisk until all the ingredients are smoothly incorporated. In a large serving bowl, combine your shredded cabbage, carrots, and dressing, and mix thoroughly to